Side-Turn 0.1: Year 1 of the Zethean Calendar - 1st Month
ZETHE
Players: Eversor, Ashuri-Zagos, and Azarian.Distance is the distance from the Capital. Traveling in distant regions will consume supplies.Distance 0:---Latze Plain--- (Controlled)
---Greenvud Forests--- (Controlled)
---Parabes Mountain Range--- (Controlled)
Distance 1:---Ergant Forests--- (Neutral)
---Unnamed Swamps--- (Unknown)
---Unnamed Wasteland--- (Unknown)
---Several Unknown Regions--- (Unknown)
Distance 2:---Unnamed Coast--- (Unknown)
---Bamli Forest--- (Neutral)
---Swamps Nunsung--- (Neutral)
---Several Unknown Regions--- (Unknown)
Eversor the Animated ArmorEversor - Pledge of the BartorosBy using the might of Zethe with wisdom and control, you managed to conquer the Latze Plains with a single skirmish. Earning yourself the respect of the Bartoros Herds, as well as the numerous strength admiring Zethean, you have returned accompanied with the Herd Leaders so that they pledge their allegiance before the King himself.
And so were they blessed with the chance to witness the full glory of the Zethean Throne Room. Led to the throne room by Eversor himself and a host of Tartarian Guards, they saw the obsidian throne of Zethe upon which sat its rightful king, surrounded by its most loyal and mighty subjects. You saw them instinctively bow before the golden gaze of the King, whose aura inspire loyalty and obedience in even the most untamed beasts.
Endovar smiled at you beneath its facial tentacles, silently commending your achievement.
You also introduced Zadan-Yoof, a Silverhorn Bartoros with whom you share mutual respect, to the Zethean court. He was in your opinion, a Bartoros of great potential who would become a pillar of the herds integration in Zethe... What did you say to the king, and the other Zethean Lords?
[The Bartoros have pledged allegiance to Zethe!]Azarian the ThoughbeastAzarian - Respect of the OgresThrough shrewd diplomacy and respect of each groups individuality, Azarian managed to conquer the Parabes Mountain Range with minimal fighting and casualties, an impressive feat that proved to the doubtful monsters of Zethe that word and reason were as potent as the swords and claws.
Impressed by Azarian's humble and respectful behavior, the liberated Mountain Ogres wished to help him by integrating his forces.
[A Parabes Mountain Ogres Squad wishes to join your Forces!]Parabes Mountain Ogres Squad
Command Points: 1
Upkeep: Food+
Size: o
Integrity: o o o
Morale: o o
Combat Rating: 7
Special Traits:
[Big-Eaters] - +1 to Food upkeep
[Mountain Warriors] - +1 when fighting in Mountains/Hills
Special Abilities: None
Ashuri-ZagosDespite being a new addition to the Zethean Lords, you were always respected by your peers and talked to as an equal. In a way, it was a strange change from the vague memories you had about your interactions with the other Gods, who were at best uncaring, and more often than not condescending.
First you went to meet the common monsters of Zethe, accompanied by a Zethean known as Bulu. A calm and collected creature looking like a floating manta with four long feelers growing near its mouth, who as part of the communication division was ready to answer to your questions.
Ashuri-Zagos - Beliefs of the ZetheanThe common people of Zethe are an extremely varied bunch due to coming from vastly different regions. From mighty beasts to intelligent undead, and elemental beings to varied humanoids... it is almost shocking how all these different races are somehow coexisting in Zethe. From your interactions with these varied individuals, you first and foremost learnt that the core belief that united them was their unwavering trust and loyalty toward the King and his close entourage. They believed in Zethe's ability to change the world, and they earnestly believed and shared the dream of their King. Apart from their quasi-religious faith in the kingdom, they highly value strength and martial prowess, as well as diligence and hard work. Zethe is a meritocracy, after all.
Ashuri-Zagos - Traditions of the ZetheanAs a young kingdom and a people without history, the Zethean possess no tradition at all which doesn't seem to bother them, and is in a way an advantage in this mixed society. Without tradition they are all the same, and lack a reason to oppose their fellow citizens. Another point is that the great majority of them were under the effects of the Virtuous Curse before they came to Zethe, and for that reason alone many of them are extremely grateful to Zethe.
Ashuri-Zagos - Way of Life of the ZetheanThe Zetheans way of life is not a lazy one. There is always a mountain of work to be done, and they spend much of their time working for the good of the kingdom. As much as possible seems to be made to accommodate everyone's needs, which is a tremendous task due to the range of species in Zethe, and the Tartarian Guards are sometimes seen patrolling the streets to ensure order is respected. You do notice and heard that the Tartarian Guards rarely need to intervene as troublemakers are usually quickly subdued by the Zetheans themselves.
However not everything is perfect in Zethe. While the people's hearts are currently united, unrest and disorder will inevitably appear once the high of the kingdom's creation and achievement will die down. Stability is seen as the highest priority by the Zethean Lords, and this headache of an issue is a battlefield of its own. Furthermore life is not bright for the non-citizen of Zethe, which refers to those who committed a crime, or refused to swear allegiance to Zethe after being subjugated. These non-citizens are used as cattle to feed the growing population, or slaves for the ongoing construction projects.
For now the concepts of trade and commerce are largely unknown in Zethe, where the kingdom provides to all of the citizens needs. To your dismay, the Zetheans do not have awakened to their artistic sense yet.
RAIRANOS
Player: NevermoreDistance is the distance from the Capital. Traveling in distant regions will consume supplies.Distance 0:---Dragon's Spine Mountain Range--- (Controlled)
Distance 1:---Gurmong, Land of Spears and Rifts--- (Neutral)
---Outer Mountains of Rairanos--- (Neutral)
Distance 2:---Onduum, the Greater Rift--- (Unknown)
---Several Unknown Regions--- (Unknown)
Distance 3:---Gerus, the Gigantic Nation--- (Hostile)
---Several Unknown Regions--- (Unknown)
Nevermore the Ravenfolk LichNevermore - Meeting the Red DragonkingThe draconic kingdom follows a simple hierarchy. The Dragonking rules over all, and the Dragonlords possess special privileges and form the council of Rairanos. In Rairanos there are only dragons, and a citizen is also a soldier. Non-dragons cannot become part of Rairanos, which would normally mean you will never be able to become part of Rairanos. However you can be made
honorary dragon, a title that will make you officially a dragon. The number of honorary dragons within Rairanos are incredibly scarce, counting in the single digits.
With the influence of Jotul, you were granted an audience with the Dragonking Girgnongal, the mighty red dragon who ruled over Rairanos. Here you shared your plans, and your ambition to help make the Draconic Kingdom the one true kingdom of these mountains. The Dragonking sneered when you confidently assured that finally, the Giants would fall with your assistance.
"Is it so? You would be the key to tipping the scales in our favor?"Jotul intervened, bowing before the Dragonking.
"It is so, your Highness. While small in stature, Nevermore's magical abilities rival mine and surpass many dragons. I am willing to relinquish my position as the Black Dragonlord if my judgement is wrong.""You would? You who only returned from your journey when your previous kin perished in battle? I give you one month to show results that will satisfy me. That should be more than enough, yes?"
THE SLIME HIVEMIND
Player: It that OozesDistance is the distance from the Capital. Traveling in distant regions will consume supplies.Distance 0:---Unknown potentially forested region--- (Unknown)
It that OozesIt that Oozes - Sending ScoutsRoused by the call of a distant king, It that Oozes felt the need to leave the swampland. Sending squads of slimes in four directions, it ordered them to learn about the outer areas and its inhabitants.
The simple slimes set off in four squads, stretching the limits of the network's range. As soon as they left the confines of the Slime Swamp, communication became unstable, and long periods of silence occured. And when the first reports came, the very smart (for a slime) It that Oozes remembered how simple were slimes left to their own devices.
[Scouting Progress]
Slime Squad 1: [3] - 2 (Mindless) = 1
Slime Squad 2: [1] - 2 (Mindless) = -1
Slime Squad 3: [2] - 2 (Mindless) = 0
Slime Squad 4: [6] - 2 (Mindless) = 4
Only one squad answered with useable information, saying "trees trees trees". It was the southern squad, meaning they had found an abundance of trees southward. The remaining three squads were sending basic slime signals every now and then, meaning they were still alive at least.
[Unknown potentially forested region found in the South!]
SHALFAR
Player: AeonDistance is the distance from the Capital. Traveling in distant regions will consume supplies.Distance 0:---Mirage Valley of Shalfar--- (Controlled)
Aeon the Phantom BeastAeon - Conjuring a WellspringAeon went to meet the lazing Scorpidians in their palace of golden stone. The Scorpidian Queen Shikalki received you in one of the palace courtyards filled to the brim with fruit bearing trees.
"A spring you say? Hohoho! How amusing! We have no particular need of water here thanks to the waters of the oasis, but it sounds like an entertaining trick!"[Opportunity: Conjure a wellspring (Magic)]
Attribute used: Magic 2
Trait applied: [Son of Idna - Phantom Beast Progenitor] +2
Result: 12 + 2 = 14 [Partial Failure]
The curious and entertainment looking Scorpidians followed Aeon to a rocky place devoid of water. Conjuring the powers of the old world you crystallized the Concept of Water into a crystal, causing water to pour seemingly endlessly from it. The crowd gasped in amazement and applauded, but the excitement died down a bit when the water stopped pouring, having only managed to form a large pool. The crystal then shattered, drained of all its power.
The Scorpidian Queen laughed heartily, quiet pleased.
"That was an entertaining trick my dear guest! But, this is not a spring, a large pool rather?"Indeed what she said was true, for that was no spring. You understood that the glorious powers you once held were currently a thing from the past, and even the power of the concept was but a mere shadow of their golden age.